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The Dangers of U.S. Brinkmanship in Venezuela

February 6, 2019

Before Venezuela devolves into civil war, the U.S. should lift the sanctions, take the military option off the table, and get behind a negotiated, nonviolent solution.

In Yemen and Beyond, U.S. Arms Manufacturers Are Abetting Crimes against Humanity

September 26, 2018

Our leading weapons dealers have developed a business model that feeds on war, terrorism, chaos, political instability, and human rights violations.

While Clinching Deals With Communist China, Trump Cracks Down on Trade and Travel to Cuba

November 15, 2017

Between the new restrictions and the travel warning, Cuba’s burgeoning private sector has already felt what Cubans call "the Trump effect."

The Biggest Impediment to Saudi Women Was Never the Driving Ban

September 27, 2017

No matter their age, Saudi women are treated like minors — to the point that many require permission from their sons to work, study, or travel.

Only Stupid People Say Torture Works, and One of Them’s in the White House

August 4, 2017

Trump's still nominating key figures from America’s torture fiasco to key posts — including new FBI director Christopher Wray.

Saudi Arabia Is a Terrible Choice for Trump’s First Overseas Visit

May 19, 2017

If the Trump administration truly wants to find a way out of the wars in the Middle East, it should stop arming, aiding, and abetting the ruthless Saudi regime.